Newsletter 1 2012

1. 30th
ENCORE NEWS Birth
day
FEBRUARY 2012
Welcome to our 30th year of dance
ISSUE 1 Special Encore Celebration
New Acro Classes
Showcase in September (date
This class has already proving to be confirmed).
Important Dates to be very popular with a 2nd
Welcome new staff members
class already being added to
Classes Resume 11/2 our schedule. It looks like It is with great pleasure that
students are keen to learn we welcome Sharni Williams
some acro skills to add to their to our teaching staff. Sharni
Regatta Day 13/2 dance skills to help produce will be joining our great Classi-
that "wow' element to their cal Ballet teaching team. Clas-
( Classes As Normal)
dance. There are now 2 clas- sical Ballet has certainly grown
ses being run on Friday after- at Encore since it was intro-
Uniform Orders Due 3/3 noons. Acro classes com-
Happy New Year and welcome duced to our studio 10 years
to Encore's biggest year of mence from Friday 9/3/12. ago. This year we have includ-
Eight Hour Day 12/3 Dance! We hope you all had a ed 3 new classes for young-
(Classes As Normal) good Christmas and an enjoy- sters. Sharni till this year was
able New Year and are looking Class Timetable Changes teaching at Ritz Performing
Easter Holidays 6/4 forward to our 30th year of Arts School in Queensland and
There have been some chang-
dance. we thrill to have her join our
es to our class timetable from
Classes Resume 13/4 the one that was sent out last
teaching staff.
year. Please check the timeta-
Our Studio ble in this newsletter.
Office Hours 2012 With the introduction of Acro-
There has been even more
bats to our curriculum we
Mon: 11.00am-7.00pm work done on the studio over
welcome experienced coach
the holidays and it is finally Email Address
Tues: 11.00am-7.00pm Bridget Andrewartha. This is
looking fabulous. There has
In our 30th year we are trying already proving to be a popu-
been more painting and gen-
Wed: 11.00am-7.00pm to embrace modern technolo- lar class.
eral tidy up happened during
gy and are hoping to email
Thurs: 11.00am-7.00pm the holidays. A huge thank Read more about Sharni and
newsletters just to make sure
you to Emily, Cathy Packer, Bridget later in this news-
Fri: 11.00am-7.00pm
no-one misses out on any of
Joy Hooper, Julie Jacobs, Fiona letter.
our celebration news. If you
Colbert and all their lovely
Sat: 9.15am-2.00pm did not receive an email last
daughters for sorting out cos-
week with amended timetable
Sun: Closed tumes (a huge job) but it is Class Placements
please make sure we have the
now great to see some space
correct details at the office to Please be patient with the
in our costume storage area.
ensure you receive infor- staff over the next few weeks
Your help was very much ap- mation. as we make sure that every-
preciated. one is in the class they should
“It takes an be in, so everyone gets the
Performances 2012 most out of their dance time
athlete to 2012 Celebrations
We will be having all our nor- with us.
dance, but an In 2012 we will continue to mal yearly performances. All
work towards getting our stu- jazz & tap students will have
artist to be a dents Fit for Dance. The fit- the opportunity of partici- A big welcome to our new
dancer” - ness program for dancers pating in dance assessments in students and their families. Its
which we developed last year either jazz or tap in early Au- going to be a very very ex-
Shanna has been tweaked and will gust. Our mini-concert is citing & fun year!
continue in 2012 with the goal planned for Sunday November
LaFleur
to not only have our students 4th and our major concert
fit for dance but fit for life. Saturday 1st December. We Sharon Shirley
are also planning an extra
Studio Director
Encore Dance | 58a Federal Street | North Hobart| TAS | 7000
P: (03) 62 311 622 | M: 0427 296 488 | E: info@encoredance.com.au

2. ENCORE NEWS Page 2
Summer Workshop 2012
The Encore Summer Work-
shop is a great opportunity to
experience new styles and
teachers. Workshop is an en-
joyable time to meet new peo-
ple, to learn from different
teachers and to get out of your
comfort zone. It was really fun
to learn so much in such a
short time. The routines were
fun and challenging and the
Balance
fitness classes helped you
whilst you were doing the rou-
tines. We were lucky enough sible!
spectacular dancers. We really
to have Abbie Waitt down to By Lucy Hayden, Beth Packer,
can’t wait for another oppor-
teach us some Tap, and Ste- Taylah Shirley, Freya Doyle,
tunity like this one. We would
phen Agisilaou for Contempo- and Zoe Gilligan-Dillon.
like to thank all our teachers
rary. It was such an amazing
who made the workshop pos-
experience to learn from two
Meet our new teachers
in QLD and have recently and travel around Europe.
moved to Hobart to be with my Whilst in London I took classes
family, including my sister at the well known Pineapple
“I do not try Teagan, who is a student of Dance Studio.
to dance Encore.
On my return to QLD I complet-
I am 26 years old and started ed my classical examinations
better than
dancing when I was 6. For the in CSTD (Commonwealth Soci-
anyone else. I past 4 years I have been ety of Teachers of Dance) and
teaching Classical Ballet at the attained my Classical Ballet
only try to Teachers Qualifications. I Have
RITZ performing arts school in
dance better Brisbane. My early dance stud- a real passion for teaching
ies were in learning under the and believe in encouraging my
than myself” R.A.D syllabus where I pro- students to achieve their per-
Sharni Williams sonal best through a fun and
Mikhail gressed to the major levels.
(Classical Ballet) After gaining qualifications in supportive environment. I am
Baryshnikov very excited to be a part of the
childcare working with chil-
Hi, I’m Miss Sharni, I grew up dren on a remote wheat prop- Encore team!
erty I set off to work in London
to share my knowledge with people and coaches, including
you. those from the Australian Insti-
tute of Sport. For me, there is
My background is mainly in nothing better than see-
gymnastics but also some ing somebody achieve their
trampolining and tumbling as goals and knowing I was a part
well as cheerleading. of that. I look forward to meet-
I started gymnastics at the ing you all, I cannot wait to get
age of 3 and have been in- started!!
volved ever since. I was a gym-
nast for 13 years and began to
coach at the age of 14 and I We wish Bridget well for her
have never stopped. I current- forth coming wedding and we
Strength Bridget Andrewartha ly coach children from 4 years look forward to her classes
(Acrobats) to 16 years of all different skill commencing from 9/3/12
levels for both gymnastics and after she returns from her
Hi all! My name is Bridget and I trampolining. honeymoon!
will be taking Acro this year. I
am very excited to become a I achieved many things during
part of the Encore family and my time as a gymnast as well
as working with many amazing

3. ISSUE 1 Page 3
General Information
Accounts Second hand shoe sales 2012 Encore Support Group Uniform/Practice Gear
•Term accounts are issued at For the first two weeks second Our parent support group Please make sure that you
the beginning of each 10-week hand shoe sales will be held works hard to allow our stu- always wear appropriate prac-
term block (four per year). on the following days: dents to put on great perfor- tice gear to class. We now
mances without largest ex- have a fabulous Encore Uni-
•Monthly accounts may be Saturday 9.15am-12.00pm form available for order (see
penses for parents. They are a
organised through the office. order form attached). Please
Tuesday 6.00pm-7.00pm great bunch of people who
would love for you to attend note this is a suggested uni-
•Accounts are payable via
Regular Second hand shoe one of their very informal form and is not compulsory.
cash, cheque, EftPOS and
direct debit. sales for the remainder of the meetings. We also sell a fantastic range
year will be held on the follow-
Come along and be a part of of tights and dance shoes,
For those who internet bank, ing days:
your child’s dancing experi- available from the office.
monthly or fortnightly pay-
ments may be set up. Saturday 9.15am-10.30am ence and find out what goes Please see ‘What to Wear’
on behind the scenes. below
•One account will be issued Tuesday 6.00pm-7.00pm
per student to the nominated The Encore Support Group
person on the enrolment form. AGM will held on:
•It is of utmost importance if March 6th 6.30pm
anyone experiences payment
In the Encore Waiting area
difficulties that they contact us
early as overdue accounts will All Welcome :)
be followed up promptly.
What to Wear to Dance
An important part of any dancers training is to encourage good grooming and presentation. Appropriate attire allows teachers to see
bodyline and movement and be able to give necessary instruction to promote the students progress. Listed below are uniform re-
quirements for classes offered at the school. While these items are not compulsory for class attendance - they are preferred and are
required for students participating in dance assessments.
Hair should be pulled back neatly into a bun or ponytail for all classes. In dance it is vital that students are focused on the class work
and not be distracted by hair falling over the face. If students have short hair a headband to keep their hair from their face is advised.
Buns should be worn for classical ballet. No jewelry except watches and medic alert bracelets are to be worn in class. All other jewel-
ry can prove dangerous to others in class as well as be distracting.
Kinder Programmes (under 6) Classical Ballet – Foundation & Baby ballet
These classes do not have a uniform. Many of our students in Uniform: Pink cotton lycra leotard
these classes enjoy dressing up and coming along in fairy skirts
(black is also acceptable)
or tutus from home. Any coloured leotards and tights are suita-
ble. For boys shorts & t-shirts or track pants. Ballet shoes are Pink chiffon dance skirt
appropriate footwear for this level but please note that students
who perform at the annual concert will require flesh or camel (black is also acceptable)
coloured dance shoes. Pink ballet stockings
Theatrical (Jazz/Tap) Shoes: Pink ballet shoes
Uniform: Cotton lycra leotard (preferred colour – black) Hair: Bun
Pink ballet stockings
(tan stockings or black are also acceptable)
Classical Ballet Seniors
Optional extras: dance skirt, shorts or 3/4 jazz pants, singlet Uniform: Black leotard
top
Dance skirt
Shoes: Camel ballet or jazz shoes, Camel tap shoes
Hair: Hair tied back in bun or ponytail Pink ballet stockings
Shoes: Pink ballet shoes
Male Students Hair: Bun
Uniform: Black or White T-shirt
Black pants or shorts Hip Hop
Shoes: Camel jazz shoes Comfortable clothing with freedom of movement
Black or camel tap shoes

4. FEBRUARY Saturday 11th Classes Resume
Monday 13th Regatta Day (Classes As Normal)
MARCH Saturday 3rd Uniform Orders Due
h
30t y Monday 12th Eight Hour Day (Classes As Normal)
da
B irth APRIL Friday 6th-Thursday 12th Easter Holiday (1 Week)
Friday 13th Classes Resume
ENCORE CALENDAR
2012 Wednesday 25th Anzac Day (Classes As Normal)
JUNE Saturday 2nd-Friday 15th First Term School Holidays
Note: Calendar is subject to Saturday 16th Classes Resume
change. All changes will be
posted in future newsletters, JULY Sunday 29th Visit from Jason Coleman (SYTYCD judge &
on studio notice boards and
Director of Ministry of Dance)
on Facebook.
AUGUST Sunday 19th-Saturday 25th ADi/ADV Dance Assessments
Please put this calendar up at
home so you are aware of SEPTEMBER Sunday 9th-Monday 24th Second Term School Holidays
important dates.
Thursday 13th September Holiday Dance Day
Notes:______________
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Friday 14st-Sunday 16th Senior Students Showcase
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Monday 24th Classes Resume
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OCTOBER Thursday 25th Show Day (Classes As Normal)
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NOVEMBER Friday 2nd Mini Concert Theatre Rehearsal
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Sunday 4th Mini Concert
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Sunday 17th Concert Theatre Rehearsal
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Thursday 29th Concert Theatre Rehearsal
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Friday 30th Concert Theatre Rehearsal
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DECEMBER Saturday 1st Concert
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Monday 10th-Saturday 15th Party Week
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Saturday 15th Classes Conclude for 2012
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JANUARY Monday 14th-Thursday 17th Summer Workshop
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FEBRUARY Saturday 2nd Classes Resume for 2013

5. Studio 1 SATURDAY Studio 2
Time Class Time Class
9.45-10.30am Foundation Ballet (White) 9.15-10.00am Tinytots
10.30-
11.30am* Daisies 10.00-10.45am Tinies
11.30-
12.15pm* PP Ballet (white) 10.45-11.45am Unicorns
15 min break 30 min break
12.30-1.15pm DanceFit 12.15-1.15pm* Sapphires
ENCORE TIMETABLE 2012 as of 1/2/12 (Subject to change)
1.15-2.15pm Jellybeans 1.15-2.15pm* Dynamics
2.30-5.30pm Performance Teams Performance Teams
Studio 1 MONDAY Studio 2
Time Class Time Class
4.15-5.00pm* DanceFit 3.30-4.30pm Comets
5.00-6.15pm* Energetics 5.00-5.45pm* Jumps & Spins
6.15-7.15pm Senior stretch & technique 5.45-7.15pm* Pearls
7.00-8.45pm Dance Co 7.20-8.20pm Zumba
Studio 1 TUESDAY Studio 2
Time Class Time Class
1.45-2.30pm Microtots
4.45-6.00pm* Harlequins 3.30-4.15pm Kindies
6.00-7.00pm* Senior Hip Hop 4.15-5.15pm Foundation Jazz/Tap
30min break
7.00-8.30pm* Dazzlers 5.45-6.45pm* Glee Project
15 min break
7.00-8.30pm Glee Snr
Studio 1 WEDNESDAY Studio 2
Time Class Time Class
4.30-5.30pm Rubies 3.30-4.30pm Cupids
5.30-6.30pm Transition Ballet 4.30-5.30pm Stars
6.30-7.15pm Pre-Pointe 5.30-6.15pm Foundation Hip Hop
7.15-8.30pm Senior Ballet 6.15-7.15pm
7.20-8.20pm Zumba
Studio 1 THURSDAY Studio 2
Time Class Time Class
1.45-2.30pm Baby Ballet
3.45-4.30pm* PP Ballet (red) 3.30-4.15pm Foundation Ballet (Red)
4.30-5.30pm* Primary Ballet (red) 4.15-5.15pm* Gems
5.30-6.15pm Junior Hip Hop 5.00-5.30pm Tap Boys (studio 3)
6.15-7.15pm Intermediate Hip Hop 5.15-6.15pm Primary Ballet (White)
7.15-8.15pm Contemporary 6.15-7.15pm Intermediate Ballet
Studio 1 FRIDAY Studio 2
Time Class Time Class
4.30-5.15pm* Acrobats Juniors 4.30-5.15pm Dance Fit
5.15-6.00pm Acrobats Seniors
6.00-7.15pm Ballet extension
Acrobats commences Friday 9th March. Glee commences Tuesday 3rd April.

6. Method of payment: Cash ¨ Cheque**¨ Direct Debit (BSB: 017214 A/C No: 107751998) ¨
Visa* ¨ MasterCard* ¨ Card No: _ _ _ _ /_ _ _ _ /_ _ _ _ /_ _ _ _ Card Expiry _ _ / _ _ CVN:_ _ _
Name on Card: Signature:
*Please note: $2.50 transaction fee
**Cheques payable to 'Encore Dance'

7. ENCORE UNIFORM PRICELIST
Encore Leotard $30 Child/$35 Adult
Encore Singlet Top $35 Child/$40 Adult
To celebrate or 30th year we Encore 3/4 Tights $30 Child/$35 Adult
are excited to announce our Encore Dance Shorts $30 Child/$35 Adult
new Encore Uniform :) Encore Dance Jacket $75 Child/$80 Adult
Student Details Item Child Sizes Adult Sizes
Name: 4 6 8 10 12 14 XS S M L XL XXL Sub Total $
Class: Encore Leotard
Parent Name: Encore Singlet Top
Phone: Encore 3/4 Tights
Email: Encore Dance Shorts
Parent Signature: Encore Dance Jacket
Total $
Method of payment: Cash ¨ Cheque**¨ Direct Debit (BSB: 017214 A/C No: 107751998) ¨
Visa* ¨ MasterCard* ¨ Card No: _ _ _ _ /_ _ _ _ /_ _ _ _ /_ _ _ _ Card Expiry _ _ / _ _ CVN:_ _ _
Name on Card: Signature:
*Please note: $2.50 transaction fee
**Cheques payable to 'Encore Dance'